With the cream of Argentine, Spanish, English, Scottish, Dutch, American, Canadian and Australian street theatre performers in Abu Dhabi for the first time, the 19 specialist acts will stage 40-minute shows at Al Ain Mall and Bawadi Mall in Abu Dhabi’s heritage Oasis City, as well as the UAE capital’s Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Mushrif Mall, Dalma Mall and the recently-opened The Galleria at Sowwah Square.

Additionally, two purpose-built stages on Abu Dhabi Corniche will let audiences see the street acts in their traditional outdoor environment, while an Eid Market and Heritage Zone – where passers-by can have their hands painted with henna or watch traditional ayala dancing – will boost the cultural offering.

The Abu Dhabi-bound performers bring leading street theatre acts from six European cities, three Australian cities, as well as New York, Tampa and Toronto to the emirate. The series is part of a specially-designed entertainment programme underpinning this year’s EidFest Abu Dhabi – a co-ordinated campaign spearheaded by TCA Abu Dhabi that combines leading offers from hospitality stakeholders and lets visitors and residents share in the seasonal celebration.